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and ecological politics firmly grounded in philosophic inquiry.
Using Heidegger's understanding of freedom as a point of departure,
Timely Meditations lays out the philosophic and
political...
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Focusing on the concept of freedom, Leslie Paul Thiele makes
Heidegger's philosophical works speak directly to politics in a
postmodern world. Neither excusing Heidegger for his political sins
nor ignoring their lesson, Thiele nonetheless refrains from polemic
in order creatively to engage one of the greatest philosophers of
our time. The product of this engagement is a vindication of a
democratic and ecological politics firmly grounded in philosophic
inquiry. Using Heidegger's understanding of freedom as a point of
departure, Timely Meditations lays out the philosophic and
political nature and potential of freedom in thought, speech, and
deed. This disclosive freedom is contrasted to both modern
(positive and negative) and postmodern (Nietzschean and
Foucaultian) variations. The result is an original and provocative
study that challenges our present understanding of liberty while
underlining dangerous collusion with the contemporary forces of
technology. Timely Meditations marks an increasingly rare
achievement today.For unlike many theorists who attempt to steer a
course into the world of postmodern politics, Thiele does so
without forsaking philosophic foundations and without abandoning
practical hopes and tasks for rhetorical diversions. Originally
published in 1995. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest
print-on-demand technology to again make available previously
out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton
University Press. These paperback editions preserve the original
texts of these important books while presenting them in durable
paperback editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to
vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the
thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since
its founding in 1905.

In her bestselling self-help book, Women Who Love Too Much, Robin
Norwood revolutionised the way we look at love, with a
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deep reflection and study. The result is a practical guide to
relationships, containing a series of daily meditations that
promote sane loving and serene living no matter what is - or isn't
- happening in your personal life. Each page of Daily Meditations
stimulates awareness, offers guidance and enables
self-development.Whether you breeze through this charming book in
one sitting or savour each meditation a day at a time, the pages of
Daily Meditations of Women Who Love Too Much offer fresh
inspiration and insights with every reading. It is the ultimate
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Excerpt: ...order and appointment: or if it be but few. And as
concerning death, that either dispersion, or the atoms, or
annihilation, or extinction, or translation will ensue. And as
concerning pain,...
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Excerpt: ...order and appointment: or if it be but few. And as
concerning death, that either dispersion, or the atoms, or
annihilation, or extinction, or translation will ensue. And as
concerning pain, that that which is intolerable is soon ended by
death; and that which holds long must needs be tolerable; and that
the mind in the meantime (which is all in all) may by way of
interclusion, or interception, by stopping all manner of commerce
and sympathy with the body, still retain its own tranquillity. Thy
understanding is not made worse by it. As for those parts that
suffer, let them, if they can, declare their grief themselves. As
for praise and commendation, view their mind and understanding,
what estate they are in; what kind of things they fly, and what
things they seek after: and that as in the seaside, whatsoever was
before to be seen, is by the continual succession of new heaps of
sand cast up one upon another, soon hid and covered; so in this
life, all former things by those which immediately succeed. XXIII.
Out of Plato. 'He then whose mind is endowed with true magnanimity,
who hath accustomed himself to the contemplation both of all times,
and of all things in general; can this mortal life (thinkest thou)
seem any great matter unto him? It is not possible, answered he.
Then neither will such a one account death a grievous thing? By no
means.' XXIV. Out of Antisthenes. 'It is a princely thing to do
well, and to be ill-spoken of. It is a shameful thing that the face
should be subject unto the mind, to be put into what shape it will,
and to be dressed by it as it will; and that the mind should not
bestow so much care upon herself, as to fashion herself, and to
dress herself as best becometh her.' XXV. Out of several poets and
comics. 'It will but little avail thee, to turn thine anger and
indignation upon the things themselves that have fallen across unto
thee. For as for them, they are not sensible of it, &c. Thou
shalt but make thyself a...

The Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus (AD 121-180) embodied
in his person that ideal figure of antiquity, the philosopher-king.
His Meditations reveal a mind of exceptional clarity and
originality and a spirit attuned to the particulars of human
destiny.

Descartes' Meditations on First Philosophy was published in 1641,
designed for the philosopher and for the theologian. It consists of
six meditations, Of the Things that we may doubt, Of the Nature of
the Human Mind, Of God: that He exists, Of Truth and Error, Of the
Essence of Material Things, Of the Existence of Material Things and
of the Real Distinction between the Mind and the Body of Man.
However many scientists were opposed to Descartes' ideas, even in
his own lifetime. Although famous as a mathematician, his mechanics
of how the world exists, were proven not to be possible by Newton.
This did not stop his ideas being championed in Europe for over a
hundred years. His philosophy is one that students cannot be
without and this Briefly provides a thorough and accessible guide
to one of his most important works.

Excerpt from Daily MeditationsGreatly though the Church of this
day, amid all its activities, lacks deep heart experience of
religion, yet there are many who hunger and thirst after
righteousness, who desire a fuller work of the Spirit in their
souls. Conscious of poverty of soul, they long for manna from
heaven. To such, this volume will prove a grateful gift. It is not
without good reason added to the number of the books that claim the
attention andy. the time of the Christian. The reader will here
find deep, precious and suggestive thoughts made vivid by a glowing
imagination and striking inferences. If de- siring a higher
Christian life, and willing to meditate- and pray, he will be
edified by the fruits of a profound study of Gods word and of a
rich experience of the (Jworkings of the Spirit. His faith will be
strengtiiened by contact with the Authors faith, and his zeal be
kin died by his passionate jea usy for the glorv of God.About the
PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare
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The emperor Marcus Aelius Aurelius Antoninus was the only Roman
emperor besides Caesar whose writings became a Western classic. His
"Meditations" is a loosely-organized set of thoughts
relati...
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The emperor Marcus Aelius Aurelius Antoninus was the only Roman
emperor besides Caesar whose writings became a Western classic. His
"Meditations" is a loosely-organized set of thoughts relating to
his stoic philosophy, now in an acclaimed new translation.

Finalist - 2008 Book of the Year Award by Foreword MagazineFinalist
- 2008 USA Best Book AwardA Comparison of Martial Arts Training
& Real-World Violence Experienced martial artist and veteran
correction officer Sgt. Rory Miller distills what he has learned
from jailhouse brawls, tactical operations and ambushes to explore
the differences between martial arts and the subject martial arts
were designed to deal with: Violence.Sgt. Miller introduces the
myths, metaphors and expectations that most martial artists have
about what they will ultimately learn in their dojo. This is then
compared with the complexity of the reality of violence. Complexity
is one of the recurring themes throughout this work.Section Two
examines how to think critically about violence, how to evaluate
sources of knowledge and clearly explains the concepts of strategy
and tactics.Sections Three and Four focus on the dynamics of
violence itself and the predators who perpetuate it. Drawing on
hundreds of encounters and thousands of hours spent with criminals
Sgt. Miller explains the types of violence; how, where, when and
why it develops; the effects of adrenaline; how criminals think,
and even the effects of drugs and altered states of consciousness
in a fight.Section Five centers on training for violence, and
adapting your present training methods to that reality. It
discusses the pros and cons of modern and ancient martial arts
training and gives a unique insight into early Japanese kata as a
military training method.Section Six is all about how to make
self-defense work. Miller examines how to look at defense in a
broader context, and how to overcome some of your own subconscious
resistance to meeting violence with violence.The last section deals
with the aftermath the cost of surviving sudden violence or violent
environments, how it can change you for good or bad. It gives
advice for supervisors and even for instructors on how to help a
student/survivor. You ll even learn a bit about enlightenment.

The collection includes 47 booklets that highlight the author's
writings and allows the reader to experience eternal love, one to
another. Now, the question for men is, do you see into the soul of
woman? Do you see her unity? Eternal love cannot be yours until you
do. When you do, eternal love cannot be denied you. And women, do
you see the soul of man, his individuality? Do you see that man
holding the division of male and female with all his might just for
you? That is where your eternal love lies. To enter the sanctuary
of love we must know that very soul of our sexual other. And I will
tell you that the distinct essences of male and female will never
change. Male and female are from the beginning and will always be.
Meditations for Deepening Love Author Bio: Christopher Alan
Anderson (1950 - ) received the basis of his education from the
University of Science and Philosophy, Swannanoa, Waynesboro,
Virginia. He resides in the transcendental/romantic tradition, that
vein of spiritual creativity of the philosopher and poet. His quest
has been to define and express an eternal romantic reality from
which a man and a woman could together stand in their difference
and create a living universe of procreative love. Mr. Anderson
began these writings in 1971. The first writings were published in
1985. On a personal note, when Mr. Anderson was asked to describe
the writings and what he felt their message was he responded,
"Spiritual procreation. Mankind has yet to distinguish the two
sexes on the spiritual level. In this failure lies the root of our
problems and why we cannot yet touch the eternal together. The
message of man and woman balance brings each of us together in love
with our eternal other half right now." keywords: Meditation, Love,
Metaphysics, Sexual, Surrender, Eternal, Life, Romance, Freedom...

Rene Descartes was a central figure in the scientific revolution of
the seventeenth century. In his Discourse on Method he outlined the
contrast between mathematics and experimental sciences, and the
extent to which each one can achieve certainty. Drawing on his own
work in geometry, optics, astronomy and physiology, Descartes
developed the hypothetical method that characterizes modern
science, and this soon came to replace the traditional techniques
derived from Aristotle. Many of Descartes' most radical ideas such
as the disparity between our perceptions and the realities that
cause them have been highly influential in the development of
modern philosophy.

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'Do not act as if you had ten thousand years to live ...while you
have life in you, while you still can, make yourself good.' The
Meditations of Marcus Aurelius (AD 121-180) is a private
not...
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'Do not act as if you had ten thousand years to live ...while you
have life in you, while you still can, make yourself good.' The
Meditations of Marcus Aurelius (AD 121-180) is a private notebook
of philosophical reflections, written by a Roman emperor probably
on military campaign in Germany. In short, highly charged comments,
Marcus draws on Stoic philosophy to confront challenges that he
felt acutely, but which are also shared by all human beings - the
looming presence of death, making sense of one's social role and
projects, the moral significance of the universe. They bring us
closer to the personality of the emperor, who is often
disillusioned with his own status and with human activities in
general; they are both an historical document and a remarkable
spiritual diary. This translation by Robin Hard brings out the
eloquence and universality of Marcus' thoughts. The introduction
and notes by Christopher Gill place the Meditations firmly in the
ancient philosophical context. A selection of Marcus'
correspondence with his tutor Fronto broadens the picture of the
emperor as a person and thinker.ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100
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"Meditations" is Marcus Aurelius' private book of
reflections, written over a series of years in far-flung places as
he led the Romans in military campaigns, quashed revolts, and dealt
with the...
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"Meditations" is Marcus Aurelius' private book of reflections,
written over a series of years in far-flung places as he led the
Romans in military campaigns, quashed revolts, and dealt with the
other tribulations of governing the Empire. It is best described as
a spiritual journal, containing a record of Marcus' philosophical
exercises. The book is interesting as an example of Stoic thought
and is valuable for historical reasons as a document of the inner
life of a remarkable Roman emperor. It remains compelling, however,
because it bears witness to a profound journey of the human spirit
and speaks to us across the millennia about perennial human
problems.

The four short works in Untimely Meditations were published by
Nietzsche between 1873 and 1876.They deal with such broad topics as
the relationship between popular and genuine culture, strategies
for cultural reform, the task of philosophy, the nature of
education, and the relationship between art, science and life. They
also include Nietzsche's earliest statement of his own
understanding of human selfhood as a process of endlessly 'becoming
who one is'. As Daniel Breazeale shows in his introduction to this
new edition of R. J. Hollingdale's translation of the essays, these
four early texts are key documents for understanding the
development of Nietzsche's thought and clearly anticipate many of
the themes of his later writings. Nietzsche himself always
cherished his Untimely Meditations and believed that they provide
valuable evidence of his 'becoming and self-overcoming' and
constitute a 'public pledge' concerning his own distinctive task as
a philosopher.